The Baofeng UV-5R is versatile enough to be used in all forms of professional, amateur, and outdoor activities. Whether intended for professional use, simple intercommunication, or hobbies such as exploration, hunting, fishing, or sports, the Baofeng UV-5R is the ideal solution for you.
Functions
The features of the Baofeng UV-5R include CTCSS and DCS sub-tone encoding and decoding, DTMF tone transmission, VOX, multiple tuning step options from 2.5 to 25KHz, 128 memories, Narrow and Wide FM modulation selection, low and high power selection, full numeric keypad, adjustable frequency offset for repeater access, scanning functions, voice guidance, and many more.
Technical Specifications
Frequency coverage: FM radio (receive only), VHF/UHF
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The machine is value for money for simple use but also professional without special requirements. Generally, whoever wants a simple vhf/uhf transceiver with few watts, this one is possibly the best choice and this is proven by its wide circulation among people who do not have a license to use such communication means. What I don't like is its inflexible antenna but I don't consider it an important purchasing criterion. Also, the headset included in the package is surprisingly small for my ear and I don't have elf ears.
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The first one that I received had a problem with its speaker, so I sent it back and the second one that came has an issue with the range and the microphone. I'm waiting to see if the third one is okay.
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Perhaps the most value for money amateur radio. Its use by unlicensed individuals is widespread due to its low price, but this does not mean it is legal. So, be careful, you may find yourself in trouble. I mainly use it in the mountains for safety and have had the chance to talk from Kaimaktsalan to Thessaloniki. It reaches about 3 km within the city. The battery lasts quite a long time and its use is simple.
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I am involved in AIRSOFT, which for those who are not familiar, is a hobby of realsim with replica (fake) guns that shoot BBs. The use of wireless is necessary in many cases!! This particular wireless is the best in terms of price, quality, and range of use! It has the option of multiple frequencies and channels. It is not like the classic ones with standard frequency/channel. You are given the option to change the frequency, which is useful for communicating with different wireless companies.
** Also, the majority of people involved in similar hobbies and in need of intercommunication, use this specific wireless.
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I would say it is perfect and it works on its own with good and expensive brands without any competition. If it had one detail for me, it would be the ability to save frequencies not only as frequencies and channels it has, but also as names, something that requires the company's cable and passing it through a computer. However, regardless, it is worth every euro and more.
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If I could give it 6 stars, I would. The tool has a range of 12 km in open areas without obstacles, from mountain tops to the city. The communication is generally crystal clear. In short, those who have it know, and I recommend it to those who want it.
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VFM. Its range is satisfactory (at least within a radius of 1 kilometer that I use it, it catches perfectly). The battery lasts for several days and it is easy to use. Only once did it fall from my hands and a small tooth that it has inside to attach the battery broke, but I replaced it
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It is very good, small, and user-friendly. For its price, its quality is quite good. It has several settings and is satisfactory for amateur use, always with the necessary Radio Amateur license. It is very important that it includes headphones in the package. Its transmission is not for long distances, but in an open field, it comfortably covers a kilometer. The receiver is satisfactory, greatly improved with a larger and higher quality antenna.
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This particular transmitter is for those who are starting to get involved in wireless communications. The low price makes it ideal for most people who want something like this.
WARNING - WARNING. This specific transmitter REQUIRES A RADIO AMATEUR LICENSE or a SPECIAL RADIO NETWORK LICENSE, otherwise its use without the required license will result in a fine and immediate penalty. IT IS NOT CB or PMR, which do not require a license.
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Very good value for money, I compared it to a Yaesu and it has slightly reduced range as expected. However, I want to order a larger antenna (very cheap) to see the differences. At 29.50 that I bought it with shipping, it's a steal, worth it a thousand times
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In this price category, there really is no other.
It is obvious that it cannot be easily compared to more expensive ones.
It has very easy programming and its build quality is really very good in relation to its price.
Good battery and durable for everyday use.
Ideal for short distances and simple tasks.
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We have bought it for hunting.
It is durable with satisfactory range, unless you enter a ravine or a cut-off area where you lose communication.
In an open field, it easily reaches a straight distance of 500m.
For intercommunication, it is definitely worth its money
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It is one of the most affordable Baofeng radios in terms of price and size.
Good design, wide frequency range in UHF/VHF.
Sensitive receiver, not as powerful in transmission and close to 4.8W RF output.
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Quite good so far, good sound quality and range compared to others with significantly higher price. Generally, for this money, I don't know if there is anything better.
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I speak normally at 2 kilometers and I can say that it is good, although I have changed the antenna and put a larger one that can catch more and therefore it catches from a longer distance. It is easy to use and convenient. I had another one before, but it fell and broke. I was satisfied with the previous one, so I got the same one again. I had it for about 4 years and it didn't have any issues. If it hadn't fallen, I might still have it
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Very good wireless, I have bought a pair here for 2 years and they are incredibly convenient, very easy to use, with a very long range AND at a very good price. I recommend them
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At the price it is sold, it may be the ultimate value for money transceiver for a variety of tasks. It is not the best transceiver out there, but at its cost, it doesn't make sense to ask for more. It is very durable without having any particular certification for it, its power is real resulting in very good range (in UHF I have spoken very clearly at a distance of over 7km with mild interference), the sound quality is surprisingly good, its battery is more than enough, and the ability to listen simultaneously (or rather "almost simultaneously," but this is something that the average user will not perceive) to two channels is very useful.
Where does such a transceiver fall short? In many ways, but the point is that the average user (whether we're talking about a hunter, a security personnel, etc.) in 99% of cases will not need them. For example, its programming is not the easiest in the world (but the programming cable is very cheap and supported by CHIRP, the largest open-source transceiver programming software), its antenna is not one of the best designed in terms of durability (but it can be easily replaced with countless compatible ones), its LED backlight is somewhat indifferent (but we're talking about a transceiver, not a flashlight), you cannot change the programming on the side buttons (so, for example, you cannot make one of them function as a PTT button for the secondary channel), etc. Occasionally, its software may behave strangely (e.g., a channel may be unprogrammed or lose some subtones, etc.), but I have a slight reservation that these behaviors may be due to incorrect user manipulation in the (not very user-friendly) menu, rather than software malfunction.
I also own a Wouxhoun KG-UV8D, purchased at five times the price and used for several years. Between the two, the Wouxhoun is not worth the price difference for me.
In conclusion: I wouldn't have it as the exclusive choice if I had to rely on it for my life, but for all other common uses, I can't think of a more decent and economical choice at the moment. Also, let's not forget that it is a Chinese-made product with Chinese quality control, which means there is a somewhat higher chance (compared to other brands) of encountering a piece that has some issue (for example, in a purchase of 20 units, one was found to have a malfunctioning speaker). However, the behavior of the store will play a catalytic role in such cases...
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Well, first of all, let me say something very basic. The wireless one is illegal if you use it on PMR frequencies. I read various comments that are baseless. PMR wireless devices are 0.5w, any wireless device with a power above 0.5w and a detachable antenna is automatically considered amateur radio, regardless of the frequency it transmits on. Although stores sell it freely, a license is required. It is convenient in size, has a long battery life, and the communication range between two similar devices is a maximum of 2 to 3 kilometers, within the city. Outside the city, communications of several kilometers can be achieved. A major drawback of this particular wireless device is its power. The manufacturer claims it is 5w, but it is much smaller. If you have a license, get one or two, they are cheap and may come in handy.
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I believe that for professionals and hunters, it is worth spending an extra 50€ and getting a Yaesu (speaking specifically about the budget market). In terms of battery, it performs well, but in terms of signal, even in moderate range, it is disappointing. However, it is good for security personnel in any hospital
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I bought it last year and I have been using it for exactly one year. Attention, it is not a walkie talkie, so it requires a relevant license for legal use.
Pros: The price is incomparable, it is a value for money machine.
Relatively good build quality.
Wide frequency range.
Powerful speaker.
Relatively long battery life.
Cons: It is slightly difficult to use for someone who has not worked with something similar in the past.
The frequencies programmed in its memory by the factory are not approved for amateur use and require reprogramming from a computer.
The range is good in open spaces but mediocre to weak in long distances in urban environments.
The machine has a very sensitive receiver and especially with larger antennas, it is vulnerable to interference and many signals that cannot be heard.
Overall, it is a good wireless device at an excellent price if you know how to handle it. If you want something for kids or something without a license, invest in PMR, which is free to use
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Small wireless...you need to have specialized knowledge to work with it...wide frequency range...its battery is proportional to its usage...but for its price, you won't find anything better
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Well, I present to you my own comprehensive review on this transmitter.
For those in a hurry, if you only have 20€ and want to get into the hobby of radio or simply want to monitor ships, get it.
Firstly, it feels very sturdy, it won't disappoint you in that aspect! Of course, be careful not to throw it around because the internals are sensitive.
Its range is limited like all vhf/uhf radios due to the curvature of the earth, mountains, and it depends on the prevailing weather conditions, without modifications, I have reception from the edge of the horizon with some interruptions of course. (there are modifications that overcome this issue)
However, its battery is small, although it lasts for two to three days of casual use. (if you have it on standby all the time, then less than 2 days)
Its menu (which some say is difficult, etc.) is as simple as it could be... watch a video on YouTube and you will understand it immediately. (menu-> select setting with arrows-> menu-> change setting-> menu-> exit) that's it. All terms and settings are described in the manual, but I would also recommend searching on the internet. It's not difficult!
If you plan to buy an antenna, buy a branded one and not OEM because you are likely to see differences.
Finally, to simply listen to the predetermined frequencies, no license is required, but to transmit on amateur radio or marine frequencies, a license is required, and if you do it without a license, you can be found and fined, etc. Look for FRS frequencies where you can communicate (if you want to use it as a simple walkie talkie), although this is not the intended use for this transceiver!
WARNING! IT IS NOT A TOY!
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For about 20 euros each, I believe they are the best!!
Opposite my house, there is a mountain, over 8 km away, and you can talk as if you are right next to each other!!
Now, if there are obstacles, hills, and also if you are in motion, the performance drops significantly.
Now, I ordered large antennas but I didn't see any difference at all, so it's a waste of money...
Overall, very good range, just as they advertise
It is very good for its price... it is intended for amateurs and it covers them more than enough, it can be programmed without a cable, it just requires a little searching
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